Associate of Science Degree

Certificate of Achievement

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CAREER PROGRAMS: Child Studies

Certificate of Achievement: Early Intervention

Major Requirements: 33 UNITS

Successful completion of 33 semester units in coursework listed below plus 18 units in general education. This certificate is appropriate for students who wish to work as an assistant or a paraprofessional in early intervention, early childhood special education, and child development programs serving children with special needs.

Early Childhood Certificate of Achievement

Course Number

Course Name

Units

CHS 2

Child Growth and Development

3

CHS 34A

Introduction To The Child With Special Needs

3

CHS 34B

Inclusion of the Child With Special Needs in Ed Settings

3

CHS 35

Practicum in Early Childhood Education

3

CHS 63

Child Family and Community

3

CHS 66

Child Health and Safety

3

CHS 70

Infant Toddler Development and Care

3

CHS 85

Adult Supervision

3

CHS 87

Observation and Assessment

3

ELECTIVES: Complete 6 units from the following list:

CHS 5

Diversity: Childhood and Culture

3

CHS 58

Language, Literacy and the Developing Child

3

CHS 59

Music and Movement for Young Children

3

CHS 67

Creative Art Experiences and Development

3

CHS 83

Documentation of Children's Learning

2

CHS 84

Advocacy for Children

1

CHS 88

Early Childhood Environments

3

CHS 60

Children's Ways of Thinking & Knowing

3

CHS 77A

Routines & the Enviornment in I/T Progr.

1

CHS 77B

Social Dev't in I/T Programs

1

CHS 78A

Early Planning in I/T Programs

1

CHS 78B

Family Partnerships in I/T Programs

1

CHS 86

Technology for Teachers & Administrators

3

CHS 88A

The Outdoors Environment

1

Eighteen diversified semester units in general education should include at least one course in each of the following areas: